Proper use of stress management techniques can make or break your sobriety.
In their essence, anxiety and stress are ‘worry’ emotions rooted in fear of the unknown. Fielding these emotions on the road to recovery can be worrisome and exhausting.
The alcoholic mind is very simple when...

Why is CBT all the hype, these days? Is the treatment method as effective as most treatment centers say it is?
We wanted to provide you with a comprehensive overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, addressing the following questions:
Who developed the CBT method?
What does the CBT method...

As President Obama and his administration ties up loose ends and rushes to ensure that a legacy from the 44th presidency remains intact throughout the history of the United States, we felt at New Method Wellness substance abuse treatment center that it was the perfect...

As many of you have heard by now, on Sunday Saturday Night Live hosted a skit called 'Heroin AM,' which has caused an uproar in the addiction community. Here's our take on the skit, and the lessons we can learn about heroin addiction.

According to Harvard Medical Publications, 7 to 12% of women in the United States abuse alcohol compared to 20% of men. Though the average 10.5% differentiation between male and female alcoholics sounds like a win for the treatment of female substance abusers, women are...

It’s February. By February we usually have all-out failed at all our efforts to be successful at our New Year’s Resolutions and are feeling humbled by how difficult it is to make new habits. We humans try all sorts of refreshing, reinventing, and general shake-downs...

Remember how fun life was when we were drinking and using? The parties, the friends, the long nights up until morning, the crazy photos and even crazier stories? Well now, you’re sober…how boring is that? It’s one of the biggest challenges in sobriety; to still...

Going to rehab is an emotional experience. Fortunately, most of us have the same emotional roller coaster ride. Whether you're curious about how you will feel during rehab, or you want to remember how you felt when attending rehab, this blog post is for you....

One of our most frequently asked questions by clients and their families is: how long do I need to attend inpatient treatment? If you are considering inpatient treatment, the prospect of attending a substance abuse facility for longer than 30 days may seem like an unnecessary...